Live Stream: Overly Pampered Education Creates Three Superstars in One Family

The production team has started a new filming cycle.

A black Maybach pulled up at Wang Wenwu's house.

The car door opened, and the first person to step out was a middle-aged man in a custom-made suit. He was slightly overweight, and his wrist wore a watch that reflected a heavy luster in the sunlight. As soon as he got out of the car, he habitually adjusted his cuffs, his gaze sweeping over the surroundings with an air of casualness that came from someone accustomed to grand occasions.

Next to get off the bus was a woman in her forties, dressed in a beige suit. She had a capable air about her, her hair was neatly styled, and she wore thin gold-rimmed glasses.

After she got out of the car, she turned her head slightly and said into the car, "Zihao, we've arrived."

The back door opened, and a boy of about fifteen or sixteen jumped out. He was wearing a black trendy hoodie and limited-edition sneakers, with his earphone cord dangling from his collar around his neck. After standing still, he glanced up at the filming location in front of him, his expression indifferent, showing little interest.

Director Liu stepped forward and warmly shook the man's hand: "Mr. Wang, welcome, welcome!"

The man smiled, shaking hands with a moderate firmness: "Director Liu, you're too kind. The production team should already know about our family situation, so I won't go into details. Film however you like, I have no objections. However, there's one thing: my son Zihao doesn't like being restricted. You can film, but don't restrict his freedom too much."

Director Liu nodded repeatedly: "Of course, of course."

The father, Wang Wenwu, owns several mines. His wife, Zhou Lin, is a senior executive at an international bank in China. Both were remarried and each brought a son from their previous marriages. Wang Wenwu's son, Wang Zihao, is a ninth-grade student with excellent grades, consistently ranking among the top three in his grade. Zhou Lin's son, two years older than Wang Zihao, is a tenth-grade student with less academic performance and is very hostile towards their blended family. They also have a daughter who just started kindergarten this year.

The moment the details of this new family's setup were announced, the live chat exploded with activity.

Wow, a coal mine owner and a bank executive—that's an amazing combination!

[Wang Zihao is in his final year of junior high? And he's in the top three of his grade? He's rich and hardworking—how are ordinary people supposed to live like this?]

Did you notice what the introduction said? The older brother is very hostile towards this blended family. There's something fishy going on within this family.

After the character introductions, Director Liu walked in front of the camera with the task cards in hand.

"Dear viewers, welcome to our new segment on effective parenting. Today, we're going to give each family a task."

The camera pans across three families. Chen Chu is leaning back on the sofa, holding a cup of tea in his hand, looking relaxed.

Xu Danian sat in his living room, back straight, expression serious.

Wang Wenwu sat on the sofa in the villa, legs crossed, in a relaxed posture.

Chen Chu's family, on the other hand...

The father and son were happily playing duo queue, with Chen Ziran's cries of pain occasionally escaping their lips.

"Please don't eat my wild boar, Dad, I'm begging you."

"My F4!"

"I'm not playing League of Legends with you anymore, I'm going to play Honor of Kings instead."

"Good, son, your father is also an expert in farm work. Come on, let me help you."

"No, Dad..."

It was only when the photographer couldn't stand it anymore and reminded Chen Chu that he realized a new mission was about to be issued.

Chen Chu sat upright and solemnly.

Director Liu unfolded the task card and read aloud: "Every grain of rice and every bowl of porridge should remind us of the hard work involved in its production. This week's task theme is: Experience Earning Money. Each family needs to earn income through their own labor and wisdom within one week. There are no restrictions on the form or method. After one week, families will be ranked according to their total income. The first-place family will receive a 100,000 yuan 'Educational Fund'."

Once the mission was announced, the live chat immediately began scrolling.

[This task is interesting! Let's get these parents and children to work together to earn money and see who's more capable!]

[Xu Danian will definitely take his son to the construction site; there's no need to guess.]

What will Chen Chu do? He won't take his son to set up a barbecue stall, will he?

[Does Wang Wenwu's family still need to make money? They own several mines; they could win without lifting a finger.]

That afternoon, reactions from various families began to emerge.

Xu Danian's home.

Xu Danian sat at the dining table, his phone spread out in front of him as he ate and scrolled through short videos. Looking at Xu Ziang sitting opposite him, he said in an unquestionable tone, "Get up at 5:30 tomorrow morning and come with me to the construction site."

Xu Ziang was taken aback: "Construction site?"

"Yes, the construction site." Xu Danian folded the newspaper and put it aside. "I asked someone to find a foreman I know. Starting tomorrow, you'll come with me to carry bricks and sand. Work for a full week. I'll show you how your dad earns the money he makes every day."

Xu Ziang lowered his head, remained silent for a few seconds, and then nodded: "...Okay."

The comments section was filled with praise.

Although Xu Danian's parenting methods were problematic, he did the right thing in this matter. Letting children experience the hardship of earning money firsthand is more effective than a thousand words.

Carrying bricks and hauling sand—this truly embodies the saying, "Every grain of rice and every bowl of porridge is hard-earned."

I support this! It's good for kids to experience hardship; otherwise, they'll never know how difficult it is for their parents to earn money.

……

Wang Wenwu's home.

In the living room of the villa, Wang Wenwu sat on the sofa, looked at the task card handed to him by the production team, casually put it on the coffee table, picked up his teacup and took a sip, his tone as casual as if someone were asking him what he wanted to eat today: "Our family will not participate in this task."

Director Liu paused for a moment, then asked, "What does Mr. Wang mean?"

"Making money? I make money every day." Wang Wenwu put down his teacup. "But I don't need my son to make money. I have enough money for him to live on for a lifetime. If he wants to start a business, I'll invest in him. If he wants to work, I'll arrange it for him. He doesn't have to worry about anything. He came into this world to enjoy life."

He turned his head and glanced at Wang Zihao, who was curled up on the sofa playing on his phone: "Zihao."

Wang Zihao looked up: "Hmm?"

"You don't need to participate in this task starting tomorrow. This is your allowance from Dad."

Wang Wenwu took a card out of his pocket, placed it on the coffee table, and pushed it towards Wang Zihao. "Ten thousand a day. Buy whatever you want, spend it as you please."

Wang Zihao glanced at the card, picked it up, put it in his hoodie pocket, and then looked down to continue playing on his phone: "Oh, thank you, Dad."

The live chat exploded instantly.

[What?! 10,000 a day?! That's 70,000 a week?! I don't even earn that much in a year!]

[Wait, is this show comparing educational methods or who has the most money? How can you even compare them?]

I really don't understand the world of the rich... but honestly, is this kind of education really good?

I'm envious too, but I don't think it's a good idea. The child is still young; it's important to help them develop proper values.

[Values? Money is values. Wang Wenwu is right, he's earned enough for his son to live on for a lifetime, why bother cultivating values?]

[Upstairs, your statement is too short-sighted. Money can't be kept, only ability can. If he spoils his son like this, he'll eventually squander his wealth.]

In the studio, Zhao Shuilan adjusted her glasses: "I don't quite agree with Mr. Wang's approach. A child's values ​​are gradually formed during the growth process. If they can obtain everything without effort from a young age, they will lack the motivation to strive when they grow up."

Zhou Zhenyang unusually chimed in, "I agree with Teacher Zhao's view. Wealth can be inherited, but ability cannot. Children need to learn the relationship between giving and receiving as they grow up."

At Chen Chu's home, Chen Chu sat on the sofa, looking at the task card, lost in thought.

Chen Ziran poked his head out of the room: "Dad, the production team gave us a task? What do we have to do?"

Chen Chu put down the task card, thought for a moment, and suddenly asked, "Son, can you endure hardship?"

Chen Ziran paused for a moment, then nodded. Then, remembering that Xu Danian had asked Xu Ziang to go to the construction site, he immediately shook his head. "Dad, you know I'm in poor health; I can't work on a construction site."

"Besides, Dad, you have to come along to the construction site, even though I know you definitely won't!"

"Right!?"

Chen Ziran's eyes pleaded.

No construction sites or anything like that.